shibani: starbucks getting pretty creative on the fiscal cliff debate. a message to lawmakers one cup at a time. you don't want to miss that story in today's speed read. shibani: time now for a quick speed read of some of the day's other headlines, five stories, one minute. here i go. first up, starbucks is making a political push on the fiscal cliff debate. ceo howard schultz is urging workers in the d.c. area write, come home together, on customers cups tomorrow and friday. >>> growth in u.s. holiday retail sales is the weakest it's been in four years. a new report said sales in the two months leading up to christmas increase ad paltry 0.7% versus the expect growth rate of 3 to 4%. >>> and samsung is seeking a ban on import and sale of ericson products in u.s. following the swedish mobile giant attempt to block the import of samsung devices earlier this month. samsung is accusing ericson of breaching seven different patents. >>> a report from the u.s. energy department says opec will rake in a record $1.05 trillion this year. in net oil export revenue.